Three photographic sites with lunch at the Portsea Hotel
9AM on Sunday 24 November 2019
Category: Outings
Healesville Sanctuary Outing – October 2019
Healesville Sanctuary outing
Join us at 10am on Sunday 13 October 2019
Photowalk and lunch
Low-light challenge both outdoors and indoors
The September outing was a very enjoyable and quite an educational experience despite a very disappointing sunrise. I imagined that the threat of rain and a rendezvous at the Queen Victoria Market at 6am would not attract many but, despite the odds, we numbered eight!
This outing presented photographers with a low-light challenge both outdoors in the early light at the Queen Victoria market and an indoors challenge in the St. Mary Star of the Sea church, a short walk away.
It was a great opportunity for both experienced and less experienced photographers to talk and share expertise and experiences. We finished the outing with a bite to eat and a good coffee at the Common Ground Café at the end of the morning.
More photos from participating members can be found in the outing gallery.
The 2019 Sunrise Shoot!
The 2019 Sunrise Shoot!
Join us at 6am on Saturday 21 September 2019
Two photographic sites followed by lunch
Perfect weather for falls, rocks and a bridge
This month during a less than favourable stretch of weather, 22 participants were courageous enough to attend the outing to Dog Rocks, Buckley Falls and the Fyansford Arched Bridge. Fortunately the stars aligned and we enjoyed perfect weather on the day; blue skies and sunshine to warm up in! It was lovely to have new members and guests joining us on the day!
Our first destination was the Lookout over Buckley Falls. Once again, luck was on our side as it had rained so plenty of water was cascading down the weir and over the rocks.
We then moved on to Dog Rocks. The Dog Rocks area was large enough to take our fill of photographs without getting in each other’s frames.
Photographs were then taken of the Fyansford Arched Bridge, built by John Monash and J. T. N. Anderson. This historic three-arch bridge was the largest Monier reinforced concrete bridge in the world in 1900.
We then headed to the Fyansford Hotel and enjoyed a very leisurely lunch together. Some of us went off to other destinations and many others headed off home.
More photos from participating members can be found in the outing gallery.
If you missed this outing, never fear! Our September outing will be announced shortly. I hope that you can join us. Keep your eyes open for emails and on the Outing tab for details of the September outing.
Dog Rocks and Buckley Falls area outing – August 2019
Join us on our Saturday morning outing on the 17th August 2019
Dog Rocks and Buckley Falls area
Two photographic sites and lunch
Bastille Day French Festival
Once again our intrepid WCC photographers braved the unpredictable Melbourne weather to attend an outing. This month we attended the Bastille Day French Festival in the Atrium of Federation Square in the city on Saturday 13th July 2019.
Despite predictions of dire weather conditions, good fortune was on our side. Federation Square possessed the only patch of blue sky in Melbourne, during the morning and early afternoon.
We met up in a café in the Atrium which allowed us to plan independent activities and browse the many and varied French flavoured market stalls. Over the morning we regrouped for particular events like the ‘l’escrime’ (fencing) demonstrations and the French Can Can! (ooooh la la!)
We enjoyed our lunch purchased the food stalls of our choice and sat together in Deakin Edge theatre, chatting and listening to French live band ‘Vive la Différence’.
View our photographs of this exciting event in our outings gallery.
Hope to see you at our next outing in August!
Bastille Day Outing – July 2019
Bastille Day Outing
Saturday 12th July – 10am to noon
Federation Square, Melbourne
Wintry walk in St Kilda
As our intrepid WCC photographers arrived for our monthly outing, St Kilda decided to produce a deluge! Thankfully our meetup point was at a café! We huddled up under the awning, so we made the most of it and sat sipping hot coffees and chatting. On cue, the clouds cleared for our planned departure time of 3:00pm!
We numbered twelve and were pleased to welcome along newer members Glen and Amanda on the day.
The light was marvelous and fluffy clouds produced photo-worthy scenes and opportunities for landscape and street photography. We strolled along the waterside photographing various points of interest from Luna Park to the St. Kilda Marina Seaside Light then along the bay trail past Catani Bridge towards St. Kilda pier.
We installed ourselves on the St. Kilda Pier near the marina in time to capture the sunset at 5:07pm and a few city light on the bay before wandering back to our cars. A great day!
More photos from participating members can be found in the outing gallery.
St Kilda outing – June 2019
This month’s outing for will be held on the afternoon of Sunday 16th June 2019 in St Kilda.
This outing will be a walk that includes a number of sites in the local area. As St Kilda market will be open on the day, and hopefully a sunset at the end of the day around 5pm, there will be many and varied opportunities for our intrepid WCC photographers to demonstrate their skills!
This outing gives you opportunities to extend your outing experience by visiting the market beforehand, staying for the sunset shoot or planning your own leisurely meals at either end of the outing.
There will be no cost for this outing unless you choose to travel by public transport, dine, purchase goods at the market or opt for paid parking.
Please let Helen know if you are interested in carpooling. Carpooling is now quite popular, so if interested or you are happy to offer your car, please let Helen know when you register.
Hope to see you there!